36C24126Q0356_2.docx

This is an amendment to a combined solicitation/Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 (VA Boston Healthcare System). The amendment addresses vendor questions regarding the procurement specifications and set-aside requirements for a worktop, self-contained Blast Chiller/Shock Freezer for the Nutrition and Food Service at VAMC West Roxbury, Massachusetts. The solicitation number is 36C24126Q0356, with a response deadline of April 10, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The contracting office is located at VA Boston Healthcare System, 1400 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA 02301, with the NCO at 555 Willard Avenue, Newington, CT 06111. The point of contact is Contract Specialist Janice Jones at janice.jones@va.gov.

This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside procurement for a single Firm-Fixed Price Requirements Type Contract. The product service code is 7320 with NAICS code 333415 (small business size standard of 1250 employees). The VA is seeking the American Panel brand Model# AP7BCF70-2-C-P Blast Chiller/Shock Freezer or an equivalent product that meets the specified electrical, space, performance, and capacity qualifications. A key clarification provided in the amendment addresses refrigeration specifications, confirming that R290a refrigerant is acceptable and called for on the specification sheet. Only Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses are eligible to submit quotes for this procurement.